Layover in Friedrichshafen (FDH)
Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
Plan my Friedrichshafen layover
About Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen is a city at the northeastern corner of Lake Constance (Bodensee), near the lake's widest point in the German federal-state of Baden-Württemberg. The city has played a vital role in the history of aviation, as this is where Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin developed and built his famous airships which dominated the skies in the early 20th century, and where similar smaller airships are made to this day. Friedrichshafen features a wealth of aviation-related attractions and museums. This city of 61,000 people (2019) has one of the longest waterfront promenades along the Bodensee.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | About 1h 49m in the city | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 49m in the city | About 2h 14m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 49m in the city | About 4h 14m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 49m in the city | About 8h 14m in the city |
Getting into Friedrichshafen
About 18m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 3 km (2 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Friedrichshafen?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 4 hours or more to get into Friedrichshafen and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.
How do I get from FDH to central Friedrichshafen?
Allow about 18m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 3 km (2 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to FDH?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.